2012 is a year of many changes at your Chamber.  Our look is changing, and we are creating new events
to give you more opportunity to meet face to face with your potential clients.  This year we are sending out 4 mailings, half of what was sent last year.  This makes for a more relevant and comprehensive compilation of information for and from our members.  We limit the number of inserts, so don't miss out.  March 7th is the first followed by June, September and our Directory mailing in December.  Book two or more for great savings.  It's still a great way to get your message heard!  Call Patricia at 905-522-1151 ext. 240 or 905-818-1173 or e-mail p.dieryck@hamiltonchamber.on.ca.  Click here for more information and member rates.
 

The Online Auction is Back
  

Chamber members will be able to shop on-line from the comfort of their desks. Here's the concept: Chamber members are being asked to donate an auction item and/or several items totaling approximately $500+ in value. For your donation you will receive:

• Recognition in two Pipeline e-newsletters
• Recognition on the auction page on the Chamber website with your logo
• A link going back to your own website

That's a lot of promotion for the thousands of hits the Chamber gets per day on our website. Can't come up with an auction item worth $500+? Go in with another company or two to put together an awesome donation.

For more information contact:

Patricia Dieryck, Sales Manager
Phone: (905) 522-1151 ext. 240
Email: p.dieryck@hamiltonchamber.ca

New! Coffee with Chamber CEO and Guest: Friday February 10

Come out to this casual session, which will take place the second Friday of the month from 8-9am at the Mulberry Café on James Street North. The first session will take place Friday February 10. The coffee session will feature an update and Q&A on Chamber activities as well as a different guest from the Hamilton business community each month. We are pleased to announce our first guest will be Paul Berton, Editor-in-Chief of The Hamilton Spectator. Watch twitter (@hamiltonchamber) and Pipeline for updates. The cost will be $10 (cash at the door) and seating will be limited - first come, first served!

Delivering the Goods: Friday February 17

Efficient movement of goods is critical to driving job creation and growing our economy. As part of the "Big Move", Metrolinx has been researching and planning for future goods movement in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA).  Come out to hear the latest information about the strategy and the impact on your business.

Members: $35 Non-Members: $45*

*includes continental breakfast/please add HST

Location: McMaster Innovation Park (Longwood Road)

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
To Register: w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.on.ca

Sponsored by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and TransHub Ontario

February Business After Business

Expand your business network by attending the Business after Business and learn more about our host Kumon Reading and Math

Thursday February 23

318 Dundurn Street South

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

To Register: w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.on.ca 

Mayor's Breakfast

Monday, February 27

Waterfront Centre - 555 Bay Street North (Free Parking)

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

$40.00* members; $50.00* non-members

* add hst

Mayor Bob Bratina's 2nd address to Chamber members
and their guests.
To Register: w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.on.ca

Proud Sponsor:  Union Gas 

166th Annual General Meeting

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Monday, March 5th

Waterfront Centre - 555 Bay Street North (Free Parking)

5:00 p.m.  Business Meeting

-              Induction of New Chair and Executive by Mayor 
                Bob Bratina

-              Annual Report

-              Constitution and By-Law Changes

-              Business Meeting Free

6:00 p.m.  Networking Reception

-              A Night in Paris

-              $25 + hst per person for the reception

To Register: w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.on.ca

Proud Sponsors:  Hamilton International Airport; Imagination Plus, Guyatt + Moffat, CA, Waterfront Centre, Netaccess, CareGo  

Mark the Date - March 26: Celebration of Business Excellence

Salute to Small Business

Recognition of Hamilton's BIAs

Outstanding Business Achievement Awards

It will be a banner day in March for business excellence in Hamilton.

March 26th marks the first time three separate events will combine to recognize some of Hamilton's top businesses - the City of Hamilton's Small Business Enterprise Centre's Salute to Small Business, the Economic Development Division's recognition of property excellence in Hamilton's Business Improvement Areas and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Business Achievement Awards. The new event will be entitled a Celebration of Business and will all take place at Carmen's Banquet and Convention Centre and the C-Hotel.

(Be sure to check out the Community Calendar and the Member News links on the right side panel of this newsletter.  Contact Diane Stephenson at 905-522-1151 ext. 220 or d.stephenson@hamiltonchamber.on.ca to have your news included.)